Overview
- Bookmakers now rate Harriet Tyce as the favourite, with coverage highlighting her shift from criminal barrister to bestselling crime novelist.
- NielsenIQ BookData via The Bookseller shows her weekly book sales have nearly doubled since the premiere, a surge host Claudia Winkleman applauded on social media.
- The prize fund stands at £52,000, as announced on the latest episodes.
- Recent instalments showcased a high‑tension confrontation tied to the season’s twist and a confessional exchange that left a risky proposal unanswered on screen until Wednesday, January 14.
- Overnight audiences have held in the mid‑7 million range, while viewers parse contestants’ phrasing and perceived slip‑ups, fueling ongoing speculation about loyalties.